Despite not having surpassed the numbers from 2011, tourism investment in lodging last year exceeded $400 million dollars for the second consecutive year. Reports from the Tourism Investment Department of the Panama Tourism Authority (ATP) showed that 58 operation permits were given to hotel establishments last year.

Vacation is coming to a close. During the dry season, you can enjoy fauna, flora, sunshine and a gentle breeze with your children at the Summit Municipal Park. This natural gem is just minutes away from Panama City, and a great place to get away from the noisy city and relax.

In commemoration of the Fifth Centennial of the Discovery of the South Sea, the Mayor of Panama City, together with the Arts and Cultural Development Advisor Luz Botero, launched the First Biennial of the South in Panama 2013 "Summoning Worlds" at a reception held at the Marriott. The informative evening event was attended by prominent figures in the business, political and cultural arenas, organizers and sponsors of this grand cultural showcase and special guests.

The Panamanian Manu Navarro was named the prima ballerina of the National Ballet of Cuba, which this year will perform special functions on the island and go on tour in Mexico and Spain to celebrate its 65th anniversary, reported the Cuban news agency Prensa Latina on Monday.